Anxiety Therapy
Online Anxiety Counselling in British Columbia
PERSONALIZED, EXPERIENCED CARE
IN-PERSON &
ONLINE SESSIONS
DAYTIME, EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS
Are you stuck in a cycle of worries, racing thoughts, or tension?
At BC Therapy Co., we offer compassionate, evidence‑based therapy in Chilliwack, BC and virtually across BC, that empowers you to treat your anxiety, calm your worries, and to feel better fast.
ABOUT OUR ANXIETY PROGRAM
Rise Above Anxiety: A 12‑Session Anxiety Program
We offer a self-paced, individual, Anxiety Program where we blend evidence‑based techniques with personalized skill‑building, helping you untangle worry patterns, cultivate everyday calm, and gain a lasting sense of mastery over your anxiety. You can pay as you go and start whenever you are ready.
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Session 1
Introduction, Assessment & Goal Setting
We begin with a warm intake to map where anxiety shows up in your life, identify key triggers, and set collaborative goals for the next sessions.
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Session 2
The Cycle of Anxiety: How Anxiety Happens
Using CBT, we’ll explore how thoughts, behaviours, and emotions interact to fuel anxiety, giving you a clear picture of the cycle you’ll learn to reshape in the following weeks.
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Session 3
Body Reactions & Stress Responses
We tune into the physical signs of anxiety; racing heart, muscle tension, breathlessness and link them to the nervous system stress response.
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Session 4
Relaxation & Grounding Techniques
You’ll learn mindfulness and relaxation tools such as; deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and grounding to calm the body in moments of activation.
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Session 5
Identifying Unhelpful Thinking Patterns
We’ll use CBT worksheets to identify unhelpful thinking patterns such as catastrophizing that fuel anxiety and begin reshaping them into balanced, realistic thoughts.
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Session 6
Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts
We explore Socratic questioning and re‑framing to challenge the unhelpful thoughts and test the evidence for anxious thoughts and replace them with balanced alternatives.
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Session 7
Identifying Core Beliefs Worksheet
We’ll identify core beliefs using the ABC model (Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences) to help you uncover deep‑seated core beliefs that drive anxiety and begin reshaping them.
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Session 8
Acceptance & Commitment & Values
Acceptance & Commitment techniques teach you to observe anxious thoughts without fighting them, clarify personal values, and commit to actions aligned with those values.
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Session 9
Applying Skills to Life Domains & Relationships
We examine how anxiety impacts work, school, and relationships, and practice skill to regain control, manage uncertainty, and trust in your innate skills and capacity.
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Session 10
Exposure & Behavioural Experiments
Using a gentle step‑wise exposure hierarchy, we create safe behavioral experiments that test feared situations and gradually desensitize anxiety.
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Session 11
Lifestyle & Wellness Optimization
We’ll create a personalized plan that balances movement, sleep, nutrition, medication, and mindful caffeine/alcohol use to support the calm you’re building in therapy.
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Session 12
Creating A Sustainable Empowered Calm
We’ll summarize all the tools, develop a personalized maintenance plan, and celebrate the skills you’ve developed and the mastery you’ve built over your anxiety.
Meet Our Therapists
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Danielle Garrett RCC
VIRTUAL | BC & ONTARIO (she/her)
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Em Raaflaub RCC
VIRTUAL | BC (she/they)
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Rebeka Allen RCC
CHILLIWACK BC (she/her)
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Julie Thomason RCC-ACS
VIRTUAL | BC (she/her)
BC Therapy Co.
Who We Help
COUNSELLING in-PERSON IN CHILLIWACK AND VIRTUALLY ACROSS BC
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INDIVIDUALS
Individual counselling offers a safe space to better understand yourself, your emotions, and your relationships. This is your time to reflect, heal, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want to live.
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COUPLES
Couples counselling helps you and your partner deepen emotional intimacy, improve unhelpful communication patterns, and build the kind of secure, deep, and meaningful connection you both truly want.
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FAMILIES
Family therapy helps us explore communication patterns and reduce conflict. We offer a supportive space for families to restore balance, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with greater ease.
WHO WE ARE – BC THERAPY CO.
What Makes Us Different?
What Sets BC Therapy Co. Apart – And Why That Matters to You
You’ll Work with a Women‑Led, Community‑Focused Practice
Because we’re a locally owned, women‑led practice, every decision reflects our values of collaboration, respect, and genuine care. We center women’s experiences while fully embracing all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, and abilities. When you work with us, you’ll know you’re supported by a practice that prioritizes equality, representation, and the wellbeing of the community it serves.
You’ll Feel Lived‑In Empathy and Trauma‑Informed Care
Our own experiences of challenge and the resilience we’ve built shape how we support you. That lived‑in empathy allows us to meet you exactly where you are, honor the safety you need, and hold space without judgment or shame. Every intervention is filtered through a trauma‑informed lens, so you can engage in therapy knowing your choices will always be respected.
You’ll Receive Evidence‑Based, Attachment‑Focused Care
We blend an attachment lens with proven approaches such as CBT, EFT, ACT, and more. Our work is grounded in kindness, curiosity, and respect for your whole self including your mind, body, spirit, and relationships, so we co‑create a personalized plan that amplifies your strengths and builds lasting resilience. You’ll leave each session with a practical toolbox you can carry forward and a trusted therapeutic partnership you can lean on whenever you need support.
You’ll Experience an Inclusive, Safe Space from Anywhere in BC
Imagine a place where you can set aside the protective gear you’ve been wearing and simply be yourself. We welcome gender‑diverse, LGBTQIA2S+, and neurodivergent identities, whether in‑person or via secure virtual sessions. In this collaborative environment you’ll always feel seen, heard, and valued, and we’ll celebrate each step of your growth.
Are you ready to get started?
Please share a few details below and one of our therapists will reach out promptly. Let’s begin the partnership that supports your wellbeing.
FAQ’s: Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Our Registered Clinical Counsellors use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help you understand your symptoms, address underlying causes, and build practical coping strategies to help you feel better.
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A: Yes. Anxiety is one of the most common concerns we treat. Our therapists use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and others to help you manage symptoms like excessive worry and to find relief fast.
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A: Common symptoms of anxiety include excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, sleep problems, and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating. If anxiety is interfering with your daily life, work, or relationships, therapy can help you develop strategies to manage these symptoms.
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A: Yes. We offer online therapy for anxiety to clients across British Columbia and Ontario. Virtual sessions allow you to access support from the comfort of your home, which can be especially helpful when anxiety makes it difficult to leave the house or attend in-person appointments.
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A: Everyone feels anxious sometimes, but an anxiety disorder involves persistent, excessive worry that interferes with your daily life. Whether your anxiety is situational or more significant, we can help you find relief.
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A: Anxiety and post-traumatic stress responses can feel very similar, with overlapping symptoms like hypervigilance, racing thoughts, and physical tension. Our Registered Clinical Counsellor, Julie Thomason, RCC-ACS, can work with you to clarify the symptoms, understand their origins, and find relief. Read more about PTSD here.
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A: Yes. All our therapists are trained in trauma-informed care, which is especially important for anxiety and trauma-related concerns. We prioritize safety, trust, and empowerment in every session. We provide trauma-informed virtual support for clients across British Columbia and Ontario, with in-person sessions available in Chilliwack, BC.